【阿联酋】2025中东薪酬指南

SalaryGuide2025

AGuidetoSalariesTrendsintheLabourMarket&

2025

3

BankingandFinancialServices

4

Consultancy,StrategyAndChange

8

DataandAnalytics

11

Digital

14

EngineeringandManufacturing

18

FinanceandAccounting

21

HealthcareandLifeSciences

26

HumanResources

29

LegalandPolicy(In-House)

31

Legal(PrivatePractice)

33

ProcurementAndSupplyChain

35

PropertyandConstruction

38

Retail

40

SalesandMarketing(B2B)

43

SalesandMarketing(Consumer)

46

SecretarialandOfficeSupport

49

Technology

52

2

AGuidetoSalaries&Trendsinthe

LabourMarket2025

TheUAEcontinuestoshineasaglobalhubforbusinessand

innovation,withremarkablegrowthinthelabormarketoverthepast

year.In2024,theworkforcegrewby9%,andthenumberofnew

companiesincreasedby14.5%.ThesenumbersreflectthesuccessoftheUAE’sstrategicinitiatives,solidifyingitspositionasatop

destinationforbusinessesandtalentalike.

Fromourlatesttalenttrendssurvey,wefoundthat52%ofemployeesaresatisfiedwiththeirsalaries,upfrom44.5%lastyear,thanksto

widespreadpayraises.However,evenwithapositivedeclinefrom

74%lastyear,asignificant65%oftheUAEworkforceisstill

contemplatingajobswitchin2025.Thisindicatesthatwhiletherateofemployeesconsideringacareermovehasdropped,aconsiderable

proportionremainsdissatisfiedormotivatedtoexplorenewopportunities.

Thetrendhighlightsongoingchallengesinemployeeretentionand

suggeststhatorganizationsmayneedtofocusmoreonaddressingworkplacesatisfaction,careerdevelopment,andcompetitivebenefitstoretaintalent.Whenaskedwhatdrivesthesedecisions,37%

employeespointedcareerprogressionandpromotionbeingthemainreasontoplantoorlookforanewjob.

Theprivatesectorhasshownresilience,withnewbusinessesgrowingby28%,however,challengesremain.Around37%ofcompanies

struggletofindtherighttalent,and30%facedifficultiesinretaining

employees.Andthatiswhytostaycompetitive,it’scrucialto

understandthesetrends.TheUAESalaryGuide2025providesthe

insightsyouneedtonavigatethesechallenges.Whetherit’sattractingtoptalent,retainingyourbestemployees,orbenchmarkingsalaries,

thisguideisyourgo-toresourceformakinginformeddecisions.

Asleaders,understandingthesetrendsiscriticaltostayahead.Thisyear’sUAESalaryGuidedivesintotheheartofthesechallengesandopportunities,providingvaluableinsightstohelpyounavigatethe

market.Whetheryou’relookingtoattracttoptalent,holdontoyourbestpeople,orsimplybenchmarksalaries,theguideisdesignedtogiveyouthetoolsyouneedtothrive.

Lookingto2025,successwillcomefromstayingagileandfocusingonwhatmattersmosttoemployees—competitivepay,careergrowth,

flexibility,andathrivingworkplaceculture.TheUAESalaryGuide2025willhelpyoualignyourstrategieswithmarketrealitiesandsetyour

organizationupforsuccess.

JonEde

RegionalDirector–

UnitedArabEmirates,

PageGroup

3

BankingandFinancialServices

ThegrowingassetmanagementindustryinUAE,

coupledwithincreasedinvestorinterest,favorable

regulatorychanges,andasurgeinFamilyOfficesandUltraHighNetWorthIndividuals(UHNWIs),has

createdsignificantdemandforskilledtwomainroles,fundraising/institutionalsalesandcompliance

professionals.Whilethefundraising/institutionalsalesprofessionalsareparticularlysoughtafterfortheir

strongregionalnetworksanddeepindustry

knowledge,FSRAandDFSA-authorizedcomplianceexpertsareinhighdemandfortheregulatory

knowledge.

TheUAE'srapidgrowthhasalsospurredthe

expansionofexistingfinancialinstitutions.These

organizationsareincreasinglyrecognizingtheneedforpurpose-builtFinancialPlanning&Analysis

(FP&A)functions.Suchrolesarecriticalinprovidingseniorstakeholderswiththeinsightsneededtomakewell-informedcommercialdecisions,leadingtoa

TOP5POSITIONSINDEMAND

Fundraising&InstitutionalSalesComplianceOfficer/MLRO

SeniorAssociate-Investments(Technology,InfrastructureandIndustrials)

CorporateFinance/CorporateDevelopment-RealEstate

FinancialPlanning&Analysis

notableriseindemandforFP&Aprofessionals.

MOSTIN-DEMANDSKILLS&EXPERIENCE

RelationshipManagement

Compliance/CorporateGovernanceFinancialModelling(LBO/DCF)

InvestmentDealExecution

FinancialPlanning&Analysis

focusoneconomicdiversificationandinvestmentsinkeysectorsliketechnology,industrials,and

infrastructureisdrivingdemandformid-level

Intheinvestmentlandscape,theregion'sstrategic

investmentprofessionals.Asthesesectorsevolve

rapidly,thereisanincreasingneedforindividualswithspecializedexpertiseandstrongtechnicalskillsto

steerstrategicinvestmentsandmanagecomplexdealsinthesehigh-growthindustries.

DIDYOUKNOW?

UAEiscommittedtoachievingnet-zero

emissionsby2050andhasdemonstratedthe

sameinCOP28.Thishasledtosectorssuchasrealestate,energy,andfinancialservicesto

integrategreenpractices,includingcleanenergyprojects,andsustainablefinance,increasingthedemandforESGandsustainablityinvestmentprofessionalsintheregion.

4

BankingandFinancialServices

AGuidetoSalaries&TrendsintheLabourMarket

WHOLESALEBANKING

HeadofWholesaleBanking(EVP)

HeadofCorporateBanking(SVP)HeadofUnit

SeniorRelationshipManagerRelationshipManager

RelationshipOfficer/Assistant/RelationshipManager

RETAILBANKING

HeadofConsumerBanking(EVP)HeadofRetailBanking(SVP)

HeadofAssets/Sales

SeniorManagerProducts/SalesManagerProducts/Sales

Officer/AssistantManager;Products/Sales

INSTITUTIONALSALES

ManagingDirector

HeadofDistribution

Director

VicePresident

Associate

ClientServicesOfficer

INVESTMENTBANKING–M&A/DCM/ECM/LEVFIN

ManagingDirector

Executive/SeniorDirectorDirector

FROMAVGTO

100

85

50

45

32

25

170

100

65

50

37

27

220

130

80

60

45

35

FROMAVGTO

100

85

70

42

28

20

160

90

95

50

36

25

200

120

120

60

45

30

FROMAVGTO

110

65

60

45

30

20

160

90

80

60

35

25

220

140

100

75

40

30

FROMAVGTO

901301857090120608090

5

BankingandFinancialServices

VicePresident

Associate

Analyst

PRIVATEEQUITY/INVESTMENTS

ManagingDirector/CIO

SeniorVicePresident/SeniorDirectorVicePresident/Director

SeniorAssociate

Associate

Analyst

VENTURECAPITAL/INVESTMENTS

ManagingDirector

SeniorVicePresident/SeniorDirectorVicePresident/Director

SeniorAssociate

Associate

Analyst

INSURANCE

ManagingDirector

SeniorVicePresident/SeniorDirectorVicePresident/Director

SeniorAssociate

COMPLIANCE

ChiefComplianceOfficer&MLROComplianceManager/VP&MLROComplianceOfficer&MLRO

ComplianceAssociate

506085405060303540

FROMAVGTO

80

70

60

45

35

25

120

90

70

55

40

30

160

110

80

65

50

35

FROMAVGTO

80

60

50

40

30

20

100

75

60

45

35

25

130

90

70

55

45

30

FROMAVGTO

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455565253545

FROMAVGTO

6580115506070

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6

BankingandFinancialServices

Analyst-AML/Fraud/Regulatory

RISK

ChiefRiskOfficerHeadofRisk

Manager

SeniorAnalystAnalyst

OPERATIONS(INVESTMENTS/FUNDS)

COO

HeadofOperations

Operations-MiddleOffice(PrivateEquity,ListedEquities,HedgeFunds)Operations-BackOffice

FINANCE&ACCOUNTING(INVESTMENTS/FUNDS)

CFO

FinanceDirector

FinancialController

FinanceManagerSeniorAccountant

Accountant(Qualified)

FundAccountant

142025

FROMAVGTO

75

55

35

17

15

95

68

40

28

19

170

85

50

35

24

FROMAVGTO

70100140486075

223035152027

FROMAVGTO

78

55

42

30

18

15

17

110

75

50

36

24

20

25

170

95

60

45

28

25

32

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Consultancy,StrategyAndChange

TheMiddleEastisexperiencingatransformative

shift,fueledbyaboldvisiontodiversifyitseconomiesandreducedependencyonoil.Withastrong

emphasisoninnovationandexcellence,theregionisemergingasaglobalhubforbothestablished

industriesandfast-growingsectors,suchasartificialintelligence,technology,renewableenergy,and

sustainability.

TOP5POSITIONSINDEMAND

BusinessExcellence&ProcessImprovementTransformationManagement

ChangeManagement

CorporateStrategy&Planning

StrategicProject/ProgrammeManagers

demandforconsultingprofessionalstosupporttheselarge-scaleinitiatives.Combiningtheirsector-

specificknowledgewithexpertiseinmarketanalysis,organisationaldesign,digitaltransformation,and/oroperationalefficiency,Consultantsareattheforefrontofhelpingorganisationsdrivingthischange,navigatechallengesandachievetheirvision.

Astheregioncontinuouslyevolves,thereisan

increasingneedforexperiencedconsultantstoleadtransformationofcomplexorganisations,while

workingtowardsadaptingandexecutingstrategiesinlinewiththechangingneedsofthebusiness.

WhileMiddleEastexperienceishighlyvaluedby

hiringmanagers,balancingthiswithsector-specificexpertiseremainsachallenge,especiallyfor

emergingsectors.Toaddressthis,companiesshouldconsidercandidateswithdeepsectorknowledgewhoareseekingopportunitiesintheregionandprovide

supporttoensuretheirseamlessintegrationintotheorganisation.

Thistransformativeagendahasfueledagrowing

MOSTIN-DEMANDSKILLS&EXPERIENCE

OrganisationTransformation&ExcellenceMiddleEastExperience

GrowthStrategy&Delivery

Sector-specificKnowledge

Leadership&ChangeManagement

DIDYOUKNOW?

TheMiddleEastconsultingmarketisoneofthefastestgrowingmarketsglobally,withgrowingdemandforexperiencedconsulting

professionalsduetotheongoingdiversificationinitiativesintheregion.

8

Consultancy,StrategyAndChange

AGuidetoSalaries&TrendsintheLabourMarket

FINANCIALSERVICESANDMANAGEMENTCONSULTANCIES

CorporateStrategy&Planning

Entry

Experienced/ManagerSeniorLeadership

PMO

Entry

Experienced/ManagerSeniorLeadership

Project&ProgrammeManagement

Entry

Experienced/ManagerSeniorLeadership

ProcessImprovement&BusinessExcellence

Entry

Experienced/ManagerSeniorLeadership

Change&Transformation

Entry

Experienced/ManagerSeniorLeadership

StrategicPartnerships&BusinessDevelopment

Entry

Experienced/ManagerSeniorLeadership

MANAGEMENTCONSULTINGANDSTRATEGYCONSULTING

Partner

FROMAVGTo

20

30

65

15

30

50

12

20

40

18

30

50

15

25

50

18

35

60

25

50

90

20

45

75

17

38

60

21

42

65

20

40

80

24

45

80

28

65

120

25

60

100

22

55

80

24

55

80

25

55

110

30

55

100

FROMAVGTO

65120185

9

Consultancy,StrategyAndChange

Director

55

85

120

SeniorManager

45

65

90

Manager

35

50

65

SeniorConsultant

20

35

50

Consultant

15

27

40

Analyst/Associate

12

21

30

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10

DataandAnalytics

Thedataandanalyticslandscapeisevolvingrapidly,encompassingsixkeyareas:governance,

management,engineering,analytics,datascience,

andAI.WiththeriseofemergingskillsetslikeAI,

NLP,RAG,andpromptengineering,organisationsareincreasinglyharnessingthepowerofAIacross

sectorssuchaspublicservices,manufacturing,telecom,andfinance.

TOP5POSITIONSINDEMAND

AIEngineers

DataEngineers

DataVisualisationSpecialistsData/AIProductManagers

DataAnalyticsProfessionals

Whileclassicalrolesindatavisualisationremainin

MOSTIN-DEMANDSKILLS&EXPERIENCE

NLP/LLM/PromptEngineering

CloudDataEngineering

PowerBI/TableauDevelopment

DevelopingAIPoweredProducts

DomainSpecificAnalysis(Procurement,Financeetc.)

demand,there'sashifttowardstheserolesbeing

integratedintodomain-specificteams—suchas

procurementforspendanalysisorfinancefor

forecasting—ratherthansiloeddatateams.Thisshiftreflectsthegrowingrelianceondata-driven

decision-makingacrossallfunctions.

However,theneedfornew-ageskills,likeAIand

machinelearning,isoutpacingthetalentpool,makingitchallengingforcompaniestofindqualified

DIDYOUKNOW?

IntheUAE,demandfordatatalenthassurged,withrolesinAI,MachineLearning,andData

Sciencegrowingbyover30%annually.

CompaniesareincreasinglyinvestinginlocaltalentdevelopmenttosupporttheNation’s

digitaltransformationgoals.

candidates.Atthesametime,manyorganisationsstillfacealackofdatareadiness,hinderingtheirabilitytofullyleverageadvancedcapabilities.Thisimbalancebetweenskillrequirementsandtalentavailabilitycancreatepressuretohirebeforeteamsaretruly

prepared.

Wehelpaligninitialhiringrequirementswith

organisationalreadiness,ensuringyou'remakingtherighthireforlong-termsuccess.Ourexpertisebridgesthegapbetweencurrentneedsandfuture

capabilities.

11

DataandAnalytics

AGuidetoSalaries&TrendsintheLabourMarket

DATALEADERSHIP

ChiefDataOfficer

Head/DirectorofDataAnalytics

Head/DirectorofDataScience

Head/DirectorofDataManagement/EngineeringHead/DirectorofGovernance

DATAMANAGEMENT&GOVERNANCE

DataGovernance/ManagementManagerDataArchitect

DataGovernanceSpecialistDataQualityAnalyst

DATAENGINEERING

DataEngineeringManager

DataEngineer

CloudDataEngineerETLDeveloper

DatabaseAdministrator(DBA)

ANALYTICS,INSIGHTS&INTELLIGENCE

DataAnalyticsManager

StrategicandBusinessInsightsCustomer/MarketInsights

BusinessIntilligenceManagerBusinessIntelligenceAnalystDataVisualisationSpecialistDataAnalyst

FROMAVGTO

80

55

55

50

50

100

65

65

60

60

120

80

80

70

70

FROMAVGTO

354550

354555

202735

152025

FROMAVGTO

40

30

35

20

15

45

35

40

27

18

55

40

45

35

20

FROMAVGTO

35

30

30

30

20

20

20

45

40

37

40

25

25

25

60

50

45

50

30

30

30

12

DataandAnalytics

DATASCIENCE

DataScienceManagerDataScientist

AppliedDataScientistResearchScientist

DataProductManagers

ARTIFICIALINTELLIGENCE

AIResearcher

RoboticsEngineer

MachineLearningEngineerAIEngineer

ComputerVisionSpecialist

NLP/LLMorTechniqueSpecialistAIProductManager

FROMAVGTO

40

30

30

30

40

50

37

37

37

53

60

45

45

45

65

FROMAVGTO

30

30

35

30

30

30

35

35

37

45

37

37

37

45

40

45

55

45

45

45

55

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Digital

ThetalentmarketfordigitalprofessionalsintheUAEhasevolvedsignificantlyoverthepastfewyears,

reflectingtheregion'srapiddigitaltransformation.AstheUAEandwiderGGGcontinuestoestablishitselfasaglobalhubforinnovationandtechnology,the

demandforskilleddigitalprofessionalshasnever

beenhigher.However,withmaturitycomesselectivityandorganisationstodayarelookingfortalentthatcantakethembeyondsimplybeingdigitallyreadybutto

becomedigitalpioneers.

Withtheseambitiousinitiatives,suchastheUAE

DigitalGovernmentStrategyandtheUAEVision

2031,severalkeychallengeshaveemerged.Theseincludeahighlycompetitiveenvironmentfortop

talent,atalentshortageinspecializedareassuchasAI,Web3,andadvancedSoftwareDevelopment,andtheneedforcontinuousupskillingtokeeppacewithtechnologicaladvancements.

Thiscreatesauniqueenvironmentwheremanydigitalprofessionalsinsaturatedfunctions(Marketing,

Design,ProjectManagement)arestrugglingtogrowtheircareers,hittingceilingsandfindingittoughto

securenewopportunities.Ontheotherhand,thosewhohaveupskilledorbeencognizantenoughtogainprofessionalexposuretoemergingtrendswillfind

ampleopportunitieswithemployersoftenbattlingfortheirexperience.

TOP5POSITIONSINDEMAND

HeadofSoftwareDevelopmentFullStackSoftwareEngineer

AgileProductManager

SeniorDevOpsEngineerDigitalAdoptionSpecialist

MOSTIN-DEMANDSKILLS&EXPERIENCE

Python

Blockchain/Web3

Automation

Industry4.0

ChangeManagement

DIDYOUKNOW?

Forsomenicheskillswestillneedtorecruittalentfromoutsidetheregionbutthereisagrowingtrendtowardhiringprofessionals

alreadyintheGCC,familiarwiththeculture,whocandelivervaluefasterthanarelocatedcandidate.

14

Digital

AGuidetoSalaries&TrendsintheLabourMarket

DIGITALMARKETING

FROMTo

HeadofDigitalMarketing

35

60

SeniorDigitalMarketingManager

30

50

GrowthHacker

20

40

DigitalMarketingManager

18

35

SocialMediaManager

15

30

AdvertisingOperationsManager

15

25

CRMManager

18

30

SEO/SEMManager

12

22

AccountManager

12

18

DigitalMarketingExecutive

12

18

USEREXPERIENCEANDDESIGN

FROMTO

UXDirector

50

60

HeadofUserExperience

55

35

ProductDesigner

35

20

UX/UIDesigner

18

30

Visual/GraphicDesigner

12

25

DIGITALTRANSFORMATIONANDSTRATEGY

FROMTO

ChiefDigitalOfficer

60

120

HeadofDigital

75

45

DigitalTransformationManager

35

65

AgileLead

35

50

ScrumMaster

25

40

DigitalAdoptionSpecialist

45

30

DigitalStrategist

25

40

15

Digital

DigitalProjectManager

2545

PRODUCTANDE-COMMERCE

FROMTO

ProductDirector

45

60

HeadofE-Commerce/Omnichannel

35

60

HeadofProduct

30

50

ProductManager

35

20

E-CommerceManager

22

30

E-CommerceSpecialist

22

18

DEVELOPMENT

FROMTO

HeadofDevelopment

55

45

SoftwareDevelopmentManager

45

35

LeadDeveloper

35

25

BlockchainDeveloper

30

50

BackEndDeveloper

27

18

SeniorBackEndDeveloper

25

40

FullStackDeveloper

18

25

iOSDeveloper

18

25

AndroidDeveloper

18

25

FrontEndDeveloper

18

25

SeniorFrontEndDeveloper

22

38

.NetDeveloper

17

28

JavaDeveloper

17

28

PythonDeveloper

35

20

TestAutomationEngineer

35

20

SeniorQAAnalyst

30

40

16

Digital

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EngineeringandManufacturing

TheEngineeringandManufacturingsectorinthe

MiddleEastisgrowingduetoeconomic

diversification,large-scaleprojects,and

advancementsintechnology.Countriesintheregion,especiallythoseintheGCC,arefocusingon

developingindustriessuchasrenewableenergy,construction,andmanufacturing.Thishascreatedmoreopportunitiesforskilledprofessionals.

Akeytrendisthepushforlocalization.PolicieslikeSaudizationandEmiratizationaimtoincreasethe

numberoflocalemployeesintheworkforce.Atthesametime,thereisagrowingdemandforexpatriatespecialistsinnicheroles,especiallyinspecialized

roleslikeaviation,greenenergy,etc.

Salariesinthissectorarecompetitive,particularlyforthosewithskillsintechnology,sustainability,and

processimprovement.However,companiesfacechallengesinfindingqualifiedcandidates,leadingmanytorelyonrecruitmentagenciestofilltheseroles.

Whiletraditionalworkarrangementsarestillcommon,flexibleandremoteworkoptionsareslowlybecomingmoreaccepted,especiallyforconsultingroles.

Overall,therecruitmentlandscapeinthissectoris

shapedbyablendoflocalizationpolicies,

TOP5POSITIONSINDEMAND

BusinessExcellenceManager/Director

ProjectManager

SustainabilityManager/DirectorHSEManager/Director

OperationsManager/Director

MOSTIN-DEMANDSKILLS&EXPERIENCE

QualityandProcessOptimizationProjectManagement

SustainabilityandGreenManufacturingHealth,Safety,andEnvironment

DigitalTransformation

innovation-drivengrowth,andtheneedforadaptable,future-readytalent.

DIDYOUKNOW?

TheMiddleEast’sEngineeringand

Manufacturingsectorisdiversifyingthrough

initiativeslikeVision2030andUAE’sindustrialstrategy.Focusisonautomation,renewable

energy,andsustainability,butchallengesincludeskilledlaborshortagesandsupplychain

disruption

18

EngineeringandManufacturing

AGuidetoSalaries&TrendsintheLabourMarket

CATEGORISEDBYFUNCTION

VP

CEO

COO

ManagingDirectorGeneralManager

GlobalManufacturingDirectorBusinessExcellenceDirectorBusinessExcellenceManagerOperationsDirector

ManufacturingDirectorFactory/PlantManager

ProductionManager

ProductionSupervisor

ProductionEngineer

QualityDirector(QA/QC)QualityManager(QA/QC)QualityEngineer(QA/QC)SustainabilityManager

MaintenanceManager

MaintenanceSupervisorMaintenanceEngineerHSEDirector

HSEManager

HSESupervisor/CoordinatorHSEEngineer/Officer

FROMAVGTO

95

80

65

70

50

55

45

35

55

45

35

25

12

8

40

25

8

32

25

12

8

38

25

12

8

125

110

90

85

80

65

55

45

62

55

40

30

15

10

48

32

13

38

28

15

10

45

30

15

12

148

125

100

120

90

75

65

55

75

65

55

35

18

12

55

38

15

45

35

18

12

55

40

20

15

19

EngineeringandManufacturing

R&D/NPDDirector

45

57

70

R&D/NPDManager

25

30

35

SeniorR&D/NPDTechnologist

15

18

22

R&D/NPDTechnologist

8

10

15

LabManager

20

25

35

RegulatoryAffairsDirector

45

50

65

RegulatoryAffairsManager/Associate

22

30

35

RegulatoryAffairsEngineer

12

15

18

ContinuousImprovementManager

30

35

40

ContinuousImprovementEngineer

12

15

18

ProjectDirector

45

60

90

ProjectManager

35

40

45

ProjectEngineer

10

18

25

DesignManager

15

20

30

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FinanceandAccounting

Asorganisationsintheregionembarkonfinancetransformationinitiatives,employersareseeking

candidateswithexperienceinbusinessturnaround,newinvestments,processimprovements,digital

transformationandrestructuring.

ThetaxlandscapeischangingrapidlyintheMiddle

Eastwhichisdrivingthedemandforwell-roundedTaxprofessionalsintheregion.Clientscontinuetoattracttaxprofessionalsfrominternationalmarkets/maturetaxjurisdictionsbycompensatingthemheavilyto

drivetaxtransformationintheirorganisations.

Withtheriseoffinance,digitalandtaxtransformationintheregion,thereisahugeemphasisonstrong

businesspartneringskills.Employersareseeking

professionalswhocanengageeffectivelywithseniorleadershipandprovidestrategicinsights.

Thereremainsanoversupplyofcandidatesinthe

regionwhichmeansthattheemployershaveto

navigatethroughamuchlargerpoolofprofessionalstofindtherighttechnicalandculturalfit.

TOP5POSITIONSINDEMAND

GroupCFO/GroupControllersCommercialFinanceManagerHeadofTax

HeadofAudit/InternalAuditorsAccountingManagers

MOSTIN-DEMANDSKILLS&EXPERIENCE

FinanceTransformation

FinancialModelling/PlanningDirectandIndirectTaxation

ConsolidationandReportingStatutoryAccounting

DIDYOUKNOW?

Withsignificantlyincreasedfocuson

technologicaltransformationinfinance,clientsareplacingmoreemphasisonbusiness

partnering,strategy&technlogicalintegrationasopposedtostrongtransactionalskillswhicharenolongeradifferentiatingfactor.

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FinanceandAccounting

AGuidetoSalaries&TrendsintheLabourMarket

SENIORFINANCE

Group/RegionalCFO

SME

MNC

CFO

SME

MNC

FP&ADirector

SME

MNC

FinanceDirector

SME

MNC

FinancialController

SME

MNC

FinanceManager

SME

MNC

FP&AManager

SME

MNC

CONTROLLINGROLES

SeniorFP&AAnalyst

SME

MNC

Finance